How long is it since you last visited?
The last year has seen the arrival of a massive shopping centre - San Juan, near Coco Loco crossing, two large supermarkets (Nacional in Punta Cana Village and Pola in San Juan shopping centre) new sidewalks being built along Av. Espa?a, a new stretch of highway from Coco Loco towards Friusa, and the latest hot nightspot is the new Oro nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel.
New restaurants: fast food places like Pizza Hut and Chef Pepper in San Juan
Duma (Middle Eastern) and a "Starbucks" in the Paseo San Juan next door to SJ Shopping Centre
Zen (Chinese/Asian, nothing special but not overpriced for the area) in Punta Cana Village
Serai (excellent Asian restaurant in B?varo) has closed down
O Sole Mio in Ver?n and the Portuguese restaurant in PC Village have had makeovers
Balicana in Los Corales has moved from the piazzetta to the poolside area
A new airport hotel (4-Points Sheraton) is being constructed opposite the airport, due for opening late 2012
The Coral highway is due to open mid 2012 - cutting driving time to Santo Domingo to 2 hours
Lots of cultural/social activities at Cuidad Las Canas, at the entrance to Cap Cana - see East Coast Calendar sticky in the East Coast Forum